Switzerland: Monitoring & Evaluation Internship

Internships are vital to UPR Info and we strive to provide a unique learning experience that fully engages interns in meaningful work. Reporting to the Programme Manager, interns at UPR Info are given significant responsibilities, including tasks to perform both independently and in cooperation with other team members.

We are currently recruiting for one position to work within UPR Info's In-Country Programme.

Please note that applicants must be enrolled in a University programme (undergraduate or graduate degree) for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

The internship will include, but will not be limited to the following tasks:

• Assist ICP to compile monthly, trimester and annual progress reports as require using the data;
• Communicating directly with past ICP activities stakeholders and gathering data for the triennial evaluation;
• Assist to develop case studies and other reporting documents;
• Support M&E activities of other UPR Info programmes;
• Developing multimedia tools. In addition, the intern will monitor and report on the 34th session of the UPR Working Group and the 42nd Session of the Human Rights Council.

Profile Requirements

To be considered for an internship at UPR Info, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate programme (second university degree or Master's degree, or higher) for the duration of the internship in one of the following fields: human rights, international relations, international law, or international development;
• Interest in international human rights mechanisms, the United Nations system, and the Universal Periodic Review (related experience would be an asset);
• Strong analytical skills;
• Proficiency in oral and written English or French (with good working knowledge of the other). Knowledge of other UN languages is a strong asset, especially Spanish; and
• Able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.

Internship conditions

This internship is based in Geneva and is full time for a period of approximately 3 months starting in mid-July. As the proud initiator of the We Pay Our Interns initiative, UPR Info will provide the with a stipend of CHF 1’500 per month for the duration of the internship.

Please send ONLY your CV (2 pages maximum) and cover letter (1 page maximum) in PDF format to icp@upr-info.org before midnight (CEST) on Monday, 17 June 2019. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Please indicate ‘Application for In-Country Intern’ in the subject line of the email.

Next Steps

We are grateful for your interest in the work of UPR Info. However, due to the large number of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that if you have not been contacted by 30 June 2019, you have not been selected for either position.

UPR Infois an equal opportunities employer. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.